Can you reserve a site at Olive Ridge?

Yes, Olive Ridge is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Olive Ridge have?

56 sites in total, of which 53 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Olive Ridge?

60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Olive Ridge?

Yes, pets are allowed at Olive Ridge.

Are campfires allowed at Olive Ridge?

Campfires are allowed at Olive Ridge. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Olive Ridge, Colorado — 53 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

The Olive Ridge Campground is located within the Roosevelt National Forest, situated near the southeastern corner of Rocky Mountain National Park at an elevation of 8,350 feet.

Recreation

Olive Ridge is close to the Wild Basin area of the Rocky Mountain National Park. Several trailheads are in the area, including Wild Basin, Finch Lake and Sandbeach Lake trails. Popular activities include fishing, hiking and mountain climbing.

Facilities

There are 56 sites in the campground. Twenty six are suitable for RV camping and 30 are more suitable for tents. Tents must be confined to the provided tent pads (14'x16'). There is a maximum of eight people per single site. Sites #26 and #39 are oversized and will accommodate 10 people at an additional fee. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring or grill. Vault toilets, andd trash services are provided. Firewood is for sale in the campground.

Natural Features

This peaceful campground is heavily wooded with a mixture of ponderosa pine and aspen trees. The interior roads are gravel/dirt.

Afternoon thunderstorms should be expected during the summer months.

Nearby Attractions

Rocky Mountain National Park's main entrance is 14 miles north of the campground, in Estes Park. With lush valleys and craggy peaks reaching elevations higher than 14,000 feet, visitors are provided opportunities for countless breathtaking experiences and adventures. Scenic driving, hiking, backpacking, fishing, horseback riding and wildlife viewing are popular activities in the park.

Estes Park is a full-service community 15 miles from the campground. Dining, shopping, rafting, fly fishing, horseback riding and golfing opportunities await. Lake Estes offers boating, sailboarding and fishing.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.

Charges & Cancellations

Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov or by calling the call center at 1-877-444-6777 PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.

The facts

53 bookable sites
56 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 60 ft
Up to 12 people per site
Loops: DIPP, PIKA, SNEE

Site types

50 Standard Nonelectric
3 Management
2 Tent Only Nonelectric
1 RV Nonelectric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Sewer hookups
Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, fire pits, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

56 campsites at Olive Ridge

Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	DIPP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
002	DIPP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	8	🐾
003	DIPP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
004	DIPP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
005	DIPP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8	🐾
006	DIPP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8	🐾
007	DIPP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
008	DIPP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
009	DIPP	Management	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
010	DIPP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
011	DIPP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
012	DIPP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
013	DIPP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
014	DIPP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
015	DIPP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
016	DIPP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
017	DIPP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
018	DIPP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
019	DIPP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8	🐾
020	DIPP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
021	DIPP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8	🐾
022	DIPP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
023	DIPP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
024	DIPP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
040	PIKA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	37 ft	8	🐾
041	PIKA	Management	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
042	PIKA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
043	PIKA	Management	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
044	PIKA	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	8	🐾
045	PIKA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	8	🐾
046	PIKA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
047	PIKA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	23 ft	8	🐾
048	PIKA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	8	🐾
049	PIKA	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
050	PIKA	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	35 ft	8	🐾
051	PIKA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
052	PIKA	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
053	PIKA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8	🐾
054	PIKA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8	🐾
055	PIKA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	18 ft	8	🐾
056	PIKA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	8	🐾
025	SNEE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8	🐾
026	SNEE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	12	🐾
027	SNEE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	8	🐾
028	SNEE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	22 ft	8	🐾
029	SNEE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	21 ft	8	🐾
030	SNEE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	21 ft	8	🐾
031	SNEE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	8	🐾
032	SNEE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
033	SNEE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
034	SNEE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
035	SNEE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8	🐾
036	SNEE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	21 ft	8	🐾
037	SNEE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
038	SNEE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
039	SNEE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	12	🐾

Getting there

The campground is located on the west side of Colorado Highway 7, between Allenspark and Meeker Park at mile-marker 14. It is approximately six miles north of the intersection of Colorado Highways 7 and 72 (which is 21 miles west-north-west of Lyons), 15 miles south of Estes park, and 29 miles north of Nederland.

40.20883, -105.52239 · 40°12'31.8"N 105°31'20.6"W

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Typical weather

Typically 74°F in Jul, down to 32°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	32	35	42	46	56	69	74	73	66	52	41	33
Low °F	14	15	20	23	32	38	44	43	37	29	20	14
Precip in	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Olive Ridge

Can you reserve a site at Olive Ridge?: Yes, Olive Ridge is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Olive Ridge have?: 56 sites in total, of which 53 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Olive Ridge?: 60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Olive Ridge?: Yes, pets are allowed at Olive Ridge.
Does Olive Ridge have hookups?: Electric, Sewer.
Are campfires allowed at Olive Ridge?: Campfires are allowed at Olive Ridge. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Olive Ridge also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Olive Ridge's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Check detailed information on www.recreation.gov or see general feees on the campground table . Fees are reduced when the water system is off. Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age and Golden Access passes provide cardholders a 50% discount on campground fees.

Restrictions:

Pets must be on a hand-held leash at all times. A maximum of eight people are allowed per site. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur. Fishing is permitted in accordance with regulations established by the Colorado Parks & Wildlife .

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Olive Ridge

Rocky Mountain National Park Longs Peak Campground 5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Peaceful Valley 5.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Camp Dick 5.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pawnee 5.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground 9.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pierson Park Road (#119) 2.1 mi · Facility
Meeker Park Overflow Campground 2.4 mi · Campground
Johnny Park Road (#118) 2.6 mi · Facility
Bright Extension Trailhead 4.3 mi · Facility
Middle Saint Vrain Trailhead Day Pass 6 mi · Activity pass
South Saint Vrain Picnic Area 7.8 mi · Facility
Pawnee Campground 9.3 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 303-541-2500
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-08-11.

Olive Ridge